Today, the American Miniature Horse is one of the world's fastest growing and most beloved equine breeds.今天，美国小型马，是世界上增长最快和最心爱的马品种。

Classically elegant, gentle by nature and appealing to people of all abilities, this small and unique equine, standing no taller than 38 inches at the withers as measured from the last hairs of the mane - is truly the "Horse For Everyone."经典高雅，温和的性质，并呼吁人们所有的能力，这个小而独特的养马，常委，没有身高，比38英寸在withers作为衡量的，从最后毛鬃-实在是"马为人人" 。

A scaled-down version of the standard-size horse, the American Miniature Horse comes in a rainbow of coat colors and patterns and several body types, including draft and Arabian.缩小版的标准尺寸马，美国小型马，是在彩虹的外壳颜色和图案和几个机构的类型，其中包括起草和阿拉伯。

The result of nearly 400 years of selective breeding, today's Miniature Horse is refined and well-proportioned.结果有近400年的选育，今天的迷你马，是完善和良好的比例。 For those who have yet to see an American Miniature Horse or have made the discovery and want to know more, an exciting new world awaits!对于那些还没有看到美国的缩影，赛马或已发现并想知道更多，一个令人振奋的新的世界等着！

One can't help but smile when introduced to the American Miniature Horse.一个不能不笑的时候，介绍了向美国小型马。 Youth, adults, special needs and older individuals enjoy this amazing and unique breed in many ways: as investments, show partners, or companions.青少年，成年人，有特殊需要的老年人和个人享受了这一惊人的和独特的品种，在许多方面：作为投资，显示伙伴，或同伴。 Children who may be afraid of the standard-size horse often jump at the chance to embrace a Miniature Horse or foal.儿童，他们可能怕了标准尺寸的马匹往往踊跃机会拥抱一个缩影赛马或foal 。 And the foals are especially lovable at 16 to 21 inches in height at birth!和foals特别可爱，在16至21英寸的高度，在出生！ Adults, too, are reaping the rewards of Miniature Horse ownership.成年人，也有收获的微型马所有权。 Transcending generations, it is not uncommon to see entire families from grandparent to grandchild working together to care for or work with their horses.超越几代人，实在并不鲜见，看看整个家庭从祖父母到孙子一起照顾或工作，与他们的马匹。 Miniature Horse ownership encourages a wonderful learning experience and sense of accomplishment.迷你马所有制鼓励美好的学习经验和成就感。

Special needs individuals find the Miniature Horse an excellent substitute for the full-sized horse.有特殊需要的个人，找到了微型马，是一个极好的替代，为全面大中马。 Miniature Horses have long been used in therapeutic settings with positive results.迷你马早已被用于治疗设定了积极的成果。 Older individuals, no longer as mobile and preferring not to manage a standard-size horse are discovering the benefits of the Miniature Horse whether in competition, recreation or as an investment.老年人个人，而不再是移动和偏好，不是管理一个标准尺寸的马匹发现的好处微型马，无论是在竞争中，娱乐或作为投资。

The versatile American Miniature Horse makes an ideal show partner with talents ranging from halter and jumping to driving and obstacle.多才多艺的美国小型马，使一个理想的合作伙伴展示与人才，从阿尔泰和跳跃，以驾驶和障碍。 The opportunities are endless.机会是无穷的。 AMHA & AMHR offer several divisions of competition including youth, amateur, special needs, and open. amha ＆ amhr提供几个师的竞争，包括青年，业余，有特殊需要的，而开放的。 In the AMHA & AMHR show ring, individuals learn competitiveness and sportsmanship.在amha ＆ amhr查看戒指，个人学习竞争力和体育精神。 The thrill and satisfaction from winning that first blue ribbon make effort worthwhile; and, while winning is exciting, striving for a personal best is often the greatest satisfaction.最刺激和满足感，从打赢第一蓝丝带作出的努力值得，而得奖是令人振奋的，争取一个个人最好成绩往往是最大的满意度。

Guiding a young child in the proper care of the American Miniature Horse encourages discipline, responsibility and respect.指导幼儿在妥善照顾美国的缩影，马匹鼓励纪律，责任和尊重。 Working with a Miniature Horse builds confidence and self-esteem - important qualities that carry over into adult life.同一个缩影马建立信心和自尊-重要的特质结转到成人生活。 Maintaining a Miniature Horse costs about one-tenth that of maintaining a large horse.保持一个缩影马匹的费用，约为其中的十分之一即维持一个大马力。 The feeding program is basically the same but clean-up detail is much, much smaller.饲程序基本上是相同的，但清洁大行动详细得多，小得多。 Care and maintenance for these petite equines can be performed safely by persons of any age, including children.护理和保养，这些小equines可以安全地表演的人，任何年龄的人，其中包括儿童。